Stories about Brazil from October, 2005
Brazil: The Gay Kiss Controversy
Responding to controversy over a kiss by two men in the Brazilian soap opera, “America,” Made in Brazil argues that there is large support for gays in the Brazilian media and posts a link to email the Globo network to air the kiss.
Brazil: Firearm Ban Voted Down
Luís Afonso Assumpção celebrates the decision of Brazilian voters to against a ban on selling firearms. Made in Brazil hopes it means that the government will start acting more serious when it comes to public security.
Brazil: Challenges Ahead
Alex de Carvalho moblogged some notes from a day-long forum on the sustainability of Brazil's economic growth.
Latin America: Poll Numbers
Bloggins by Boz has yet another thorough summary of electoral news from across Latin America.
Brazil: Neocon Discontent
Luís Afonso Assumpção translates parts of an article by brazilian neocon Reinaldo Azevedo on why conservatives are upset with Lula da Silva's government.
Brazil: International Speak Portuñol Day
Yesterday was International Speak Portuñol Day. Portuñol is a mixture of Portuguese and Spanish much like Spanglish combines English and Spanish. [via Elena]
Brazil: Photoblog Exhibit in NYC
Brazilian photoblogger Tatiana Cardeal announces she will be showing 10 photographs at MediaNoche.
Brazil: Blogs as a Vehicle for Democracy
Alex de Carvalho, who organized the Brazilian delegation to the 6th annual World Forum on e-Democracy held near Paris summarizes how weblogs have influenced Brazilian politics.
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